Looking for new mum gift ideas that are actually helpful and wonāt cost a fortune? Youāre in the right place. Whether you’re buying a gift for a friend who’s just had a baby, or treating yourself (which you totally deserve!), finding the right thing can be tricky. And letās be honest – most new mum …
When I was struggling with postpartum depression (also known as PPD or PND), I didnāt feel like myself anymore. It was like something took over my thoughts. I was constantly on edge, constantly anxious and agitated. Iād go through the motions: feed the baby, change the baby, try to smile when visitors cameā¦ but inside, …
Exhausted. Emotional. Struggling to feel like yourself after having a baby. If this sounds familiar, youāre not alone. Millions of new mums experience postnatal depression or face challenges with their mental health after having a baby. I know exactly how it feels, because Iāve been there. And over the years, Iāve developed a simple, powerful …
It was a quiet evening in Duxbury, Massachusetts, when a familyās world was shattered in ways most of us can barely imagine. Lindsay Clancy allegedly strangled her three young children, Cora (5), Dawson (3), and baby Callan (8 months) while in the grip of severe postpartum mental illness. Her husband had only stepped out for …
Did you want a girl and find out youāre having a boy? Or maybe you dreamed of a boyā¦ and reality surprised you. If your heart sank when you found out, please hear this first: You are not a bad person or ungrateful. And you are definitely not alone in feeling like this. Baby gender …
Is it normal to feel alone and sad during the pregnancy? The short answer is YES! Not only is it normal, but it is also NATURAL to feel sad during pregnancy, especially if it’s your first-time pregnancy. Let me explain. I was SHOCKED by my own emotions when I found out I was pregnant I …